The growing literature on both clusters and regional innovation systems highlights the
relevance of networks of interrelated firms as key factors in the ability to produce innovative …

This paper surveys some of the current methodologies employed to analyse cluster
development, as well as some of the key themes emerging from both the analytical and …

Current economic development policy is based on a growing recognition that Canada's
prospects for effecting the transition to a more knowledge-driven, and technology-based …

Industries and regional economies evolve as a result of the interplay between local and non-
local factors. Increasing globalization of both production-and innovation activities implies a …

Purpose The paper aims to illuminate the platform created by a cluster organization to
facilitate its internationalization and thereby enhance its regional innovation system partners' …

Interest in innovation clusters has emerged from the recognition that competitive advantage
derives not just from firm-based resources and capabilities, but also from resources and …

The tendency of firms to cluster within a region has been observed for quite some time.
However, it is only over the past two decades that business researchers have focused much …

This paper surveys some of the current methodologies employed to analyze cluster
development, as well as some of the key themes emerging from both the analytical and …

Innovation in clusters is initially rooted in proximity among specialized actors, but over time it
results from an interplay between the local and global levels. The internationalization of …

A substantial body of literature has highlighted the role of clusters in fostering innovation and
economic growth (Maskell and Malmberg 1999; Simmie 2003). As a result of globalisation …